Xenomorph: NCC Discovers Software That Steals Users’ Banking Login Details On Android | The Owl News
  • Latest
  • Trending
  • All
xenomorph:-ncc-discovers-software-that-steals-users’-banking-login-details-on-android

Xenomorph: NCC Discovers Software That Steals Users’ Banking Login Details On Android

February 28, 2022
abba-gida-gida-vows-to-reopen-‘murder-case’-against-doguwa

Abba Gida-gida Vows To Reopen ‘murder Case’ Against Doguwa

May 29, 2023
TASUED STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY CLASH: FULL STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED

NANS Calls for Immediate Arrest of Baale and others in TASUED Student Murder Case

May 29, 2023
breaking:-president-tinubu-makes-first-set-of-appointments

BREAKING: President Tinubu Makes First Set Of Appointments

May 29, 2023
umar-namadi-sworn-in-as-jigawa-state-governor

Umar Namadi Sworn In As Jigawa State Governor

May 29, 2023
breaking:-ait-chairman-raymond-dokpesi-dies-in-abuja

BREAKING: AIT Chairman Raymond Dokpesi Dies In Abuja

May 29, 2023
gov-soludo-was-not-denied-access-into-the-vip-booth-at-tinubu’s-inauguration-–-media-aide-(video)

Gov Soludo Was Not Denied Access Into The VIP Booth At Tinubu’s Inauguration – Media Aide (Video)

May 29, 2023
gov-abdulrazaq-makes-first-appointment-after-inauguration

Gov AbdulRazaq Makes First Appointment After Inauguration

May 29, 2023
thanks-for-believing-in-me-–-actor-baba-rex-celebrates-wife,-deborah-on-her-birthday

Thanks For Believing In Me – Actor Baba Rex Celebrates Wife, Deborah On Her Birthday

May 29, 2023
we-must-continue-to-live-on-the-path-of-peace-–-obi-urges-his-supporters-ahead-of-tinubu’s-inauguration

We Must Continue To Live On The Path Of Peace – Obi Urges His Supporters Ahead Of Tinubu’s Inauguration

May 29, 2023
buhari-was-bias,-worst-leader-in-nigeria-–-edwin-clark

Buhari Was Bias, Worst Leader In Nigeria – Edwin Clark

May 29, 2023
governor-adeleke-felicitates-with-aregbesola-on-his-66th-birthday

Governor Adeleke Felicitates With Aregbesola On His 66th Birthday

May 29, 2023
TASUED STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY CLASH: FULL STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED

TASUED STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY CLASH: FULL STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED

May 29, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
  • Home
  • News
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Politics
  • Privacy Policy
  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms and Conditions
Monday, May 29, 2023
  • Login
THE OWL NEWS
No Result
View All Result
THE OWL NEWS
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Xenomorph: NCC Discovers Software That Steals Users’ Banking Login Details On Android

by Solomon Yoyo
February 28, 2022
0
xenomorph:-ncc-discovers-software-that-steals-users’-banking-login-details-on-android
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare on Telegram

The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) has discovered a newly-hatched malicious software that steals users’ banking app login credentials on Android devices.

According to a security advisory from the NCC CSIRT, the malicious software called “Xenomorph”, found to target 56 financial institutions from Europe, has high impact and high vulnerability rate.

NCC, in an advisory issued on Sunday to notify Nigerians of the dangerous software, said the main intent of Xenomorph was to steal credentials, combined with the use of SMS and notification interception to log in and use potential two-factor authentication tokens.

“Xenomorph is propagated by an application that was slipped into Google Play store and masquerading as a legitimate application called ‘Fast Cleaner’ ostensibly meant to clear junk, increase device speed and optimise battery. In reality, this app is only a means by which the Xenomorph Trojan could be propagated easily and efficiently”, NCC’s spokesman, Ikechukwu Adinde, said in the advisory.

ReadAlso

Abba Gida-gida Vows To Reopen ‘murder Case’ Against Doguwa

NANS Calls for Immediate Arrest of Baale and others in TASUED Student Murder Case

To avoid early detection or being denied access to the PlayStore, “Fast Cleaner” was disseminated before the malware was placed on the remote server, making it hard for Google to determine that such an app is being used for malicious actions”, Adinde added.

Once up and running on a victim’s device, the NCC said Xenomorph could harvest device information and Short Messaging Service (SMS), intercept notifications and new SMS messages, perform overlay attacks and prevent users from uninstalling it.

The threat also asks for Accessibility Services privileges which allow it to grant itself further permissions, according to the NCC.

The NCC further said the malware also steals victims’ banking credentials by overlaying fake login pages on top of legitimate ones.

Considering that it can also intercept messages and notifications, it allows its operators to bypass SMS-based two-factor authentication and log into the victims’ accounts without alerting them, NCC further said.

“Xenomorph has been found to target 56 internet banking apps, 28 from Spain, 12 from Italy, 9 from Belgium, and 7 from Portugal, as well as Cryptocurrency wallets and general-purpose applications like emailing services. The Fast Cleaner app has now been removed from the Play Store but not before it garnered 50,000+ downloads,” the CSIRT security advisory asserted.

Accordingly, the NCC urges telecom consumers and other Internet users, particularly those using Android-powered devices to use trusted Antivirus solutions and update them regularly to their latest definitions. The commission also implore consumers and other stakeholders to always update banking applications to their most recent versions.

PAY ATTENTION: Share your Outstanding story with our editors! Please reach us through Editor - click here

ShareTweetSendShare
Previous Post

‘Don’t Call It A War’ – Propaganda Filters The Truth About Ukraine On Russian Media

Next Post

Ukraine Captures Russian Tank Battalion Commander (Pictures)

Solomon Yoyo

Solomon Yoyo

Related Posts

abba-gida-gida-vows-to-reopen-‘murder-case’-against-doguwa

Abba Gida-gida Vows To Reopen ‘murder Case’ Against Doguwa

by Solomon Yoyo
May 29, 2023

Abba Gida-gida Vows To Reopen ‘murder Case’ Against Doguwa Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf (popularly known as Abba Gida-Gida)...

TASUED STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY CLASH: FULL STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED

NANS Calls for Immediate Arrest of Baale and others in TASUED Student Murder Case

by Solomon Yoyo
May 29, 2023

The National Association Of Nigerian Students (Nans Ogun,Joint Campus Committee) in the late hours of Monday demanded for the arrest...

breaking:-president-tinubu-makes-first-set-of-appointments

BREAKING: President Tinubu Makes First Set Of Appointments

by Solomon Yoyo
May 29, 2023

BREAKING: President Tinubu Makes First Set Of Appointments President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who was sworn in on Monday, May 29...

umar-namadi-sworn-in-as-jigawa-state-governor

Umar Namadi Sworn In As Jigawa State Governor

by Solomon Yoyo
May 29, 2023

The oath of office was administered by the state chief Judge, Justice Umar Sadiq Maigari held at Aminu Kano Triangle,...

breaking:-ait-chairman-raymond-dokpesi-dies-in-abuja

BREAKING: AIT Chairman Raymond Dokpesi Dies In Abuja

by Solomon Yoyo
May 29, 2023

A source revealed he died in an Abuja hospital after he suffered a stroke. This reportedly happened after the recent...

gov-soludo-was-not-denied-access-into-the-vip-booth-at-tinubu’s-inauguration-–-media-aide-(video)

Gov Soludo Was Not Denied Access Into The VIP Booth At Tinubu’s Inauguration – Media Aide (Video)

by Solomon Yoyo
May 29, 2023

In a statement released, Aburime said that contrary to reports, the governor was being redirected by the security agent and...

Next Post
ukraine-captures-russian-tank-battalion-commander-(pictures)

Ukraine Captures Russian Tank Battalion Commander (Pictures)

9jaflaver-partners-with-sound-magix-songwriters-to-give-you-discounted-promo-when-you-purchase-a-song-from-sound-magix

9jaflaver Partners With Sound Magix Songwriters To Give You Discounted Promo When You Purchase A Song From Sound Magix

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

TRENDINGPOSTS

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
TASUED STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY CLASH: FULL STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED

TASUED STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY CLASH: FULL STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED

May 29, 2023
TASUED ANNOUNCES SHUT DOWN OF THE SCHOOL

TASUED ANNOUNCES SHUT DOWN OF THE SCHOOL

May 28, 2023
TASUED STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY CLASH: FULL STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED

NANS Calls for Immediate Arrest of Baale and others in TASUED Student Murder Case

May 29, 2023
breaking:-president-tinubu-makes-first-set-of-appointments

BREAKING: President Tinubu Makes First Set Of Appointments

May 29, 2023
LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OGBOMOSO (LAUTECH) BEGINS UPLOADING OF 2022/2023 ADMISSION LIST ON JAMB CAPS

LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY OGBOMOSO (LAUTECH) BEGINS UPLOADING OF 2022/2023 ADMISSION LIST ON JAMB CAPS

May 26, 2023
girl-who-slept-with-a-dog-in-viral-video-dies-of-infection-–-daily-independent

Girl Who Slept With A Dog In Viral Video Dies Of Infection – Daily Independent

May 11, 2022
abba-gida-gida-vows-to-reopen-‘murder-case’-against-doguwa

Abba Gida-gida Vows To Reopen ‘murder Case’ Against Doguwa

May 29, 2023
TASUED STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY CLASH: FULL STORY OF WHAT HAPPENED

NANS Calls for Immediate Arrest of Baale and others in TASUED Student Murder Case

May 29, 2023
breaking:-president-tinubu-makes-first-set-of-appointments

BREAKING: President Tinubu Makes First Set Of Appointments

May 29, 2023
umar-namadi-sworn-in-as-jigawa-state-governor

Umar Namadi Sworn In As Jigawa State Governor

May 29, 2023
breaking:-ait-chairman-raymond-dokpesi-dies-in-abuja

BREAKING: AIT Chairman Raymond Dokpesi Dies In Abuja

May 29, 2023
gov-soludo-was-not-denied-access-into-the-vip-booth-at-tinubu’s-inauguration-–-media-aide-(video)

Gov Soludo Was Not Denied Access Into The VIP Booth At Tinubu’s Inauguration – Media Aide (Video)

May 29, 2023

Navigate Site

  • 9ja celebrity news
  • ARTICLE WRITING
  • Big Brother Naija
  • Blog
  • Development
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Football updates
  • international news
  • Latest Nigerian News
  • News
  • Politics
  • Sport

Our WHAT’SAPP FORUM

Copyright © 2022 The Owl News

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Sport
  • Politics
  • Privacy Policy
  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms and Conditions

Copyright © 2022 The Owl News

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In